CVE-2026-7938: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the CSS handling of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 6, 2026, but no CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided. The vendor advisory points to a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions constrained by sandbox limitations. The medium severity rating indicates a moderate risk level, but no known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest stable version of Google Chrome when available to ensure protection against this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-7938: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the CSS handling of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 6, 2026, but no CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided. The vendor advisory points to a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions constrained by sandbox limitations. The medium severity rating indicates a moderate risk level, but no known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest stable version of Google Chrome when available to ensure protection against this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:14.774Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69fb86dacbff5d861024d30d
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:18 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 7:23:54 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 7:59:03 AM
Views: 3
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